The Inter vs Fluminense match ended in thrilling fashion after the Brazilians’ 2-0 upset win to reach the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.
Furthermore, the Brazilian side drew goals from German Cano and Hercules on Monday to oust the Champions League runners-up.
INTER VS FLUMINENSE MATCH SAW CANO, HERCULES DELIVER FOR BRAZILIAN SIDE
The Inter vs Fluminnense match saw Cano and Hercules deliver for the Brazilian side despite Inter dominating ball possession..
Furthermore, Cano put Fluminense on the board three minutes into the match, as his shot got past Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer’s legs for an explosive headstart.
Moreover, Hercules then slotted the ball home from the edge of the box three minutes into added time to ensure the Brazilian side’s entry into the last eight.
“The coach told us it was going to be a very difficult game, we knew that,” Hercules said, when told what coach Renato told them.
“But we were very focused on the game, that’s what we work for. And that’s it. The result is there,” he added.
RENATO’S THREE-MAN DEFENSE PAYS OFF FOR FLUMINENSE
Renato’s three-man defense paid off for Fluminense when it mattered the most.
Moreover, the coach caught Inter off guard with a stingy defensive approach that compensated their lack of offensive possessions throughout the match.
Furthermore, FLuminense’s defense prevented Stefan de Vrij, Sebastiano Esposito, and Lautaro Martinez from scoring for the I Nerazzuri.
“I put it in their heads that it would work,” Renato told DAZN as reported by ESPN.
“Inter is a great team. They have much more money than us, but on the field it’s 11 against 11,” he added.
FABIO HAILED FOR PULLING OFF KEY SAVES FOR BRAZILIAN SIDE
Fluminense goalkeeper Fabio was hailed for pulling off key saves that denied Inter a goal.
Furthermore, the 44-year-old veteran denied Esposito from scoring using his feet, while he limited Martinez by just hitting the ball on the post.
Moreover, Colombia forward Jhon Arias was also credited for challenging Inter’s defense with his shot opportunities throughout.
“The team believed, fought and stayed focused for the 90 minutes,” Renato said.
The win pushed Fluminense to the quarterfinals against Al Hilal in Orlando, Florida, on Friday.
They became the second Brazilian club to advance in the last eight after Palmeiras also reached the next round in Botafogo.
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